Verandah Patio Fireplaces Recalled by W.S. Badcock Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled December 23, 2009 · CPSC recall 10714 · Verandah
Hazard
A paint used to finish the exterior shell may catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 1,250
Incidents / injuries
W.S. Badcock Corporation has received one report of the exterior shell catching fire. No injuries were reported.
Description
The recalled fireplace is made of black metal with wire mesh sides, a black metal cap and chimney, and a metal grate with two (2) accessory tools.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and return them to their local Badcock store or place of purchase.
Contact
For more information, contact your local Badcock store or W.S. Badcock Corporation’s Corporate call center at 1-800-223-2625 from 8:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 am. To 6:00 p.m. on Saturday (EST) or visit the firm’s Web site at www.badcock.com
Product
Vintage Verandah Patio Fireplace
Manufacturer(s)
Fujian Minhou Minxing Weaving Co. Ltd, of China
Distributed by
W.S. Badcock Corp., of Mulberry, Fla
Retailers
Badcock Home Furniture &more and Badcock Home Furnishings Center stores from September 2008 to November 2009 for about $300.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →